Adamantinous craniopharyngioma

Adamantinous craniopharyngioma

Definition

A craniopharyngioma consisting of broad strands, cords and bridges of a multistratified squamous epithelium with peripheral palisading of nuclei. Diagnostic features include nodules of compact 'wet' keratin and dystrophic calcification. (Adapted from WHO)

Also known as adamantinomatous craniopharyngioma, adamantinous craniopharyngioma (morphologic abnormality), adamantinous neoplasm of Rathke's pouch, adamantinous Rathke's pouch neoplasm, adamantinous Rathke's pouch tumor, adamantinous Rathke's pouch tumour, adamantinous tumor of Rathke's pouch, adamantinous tumour of Rathke's pouch, craniopharyngioma, adamantinomatous — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Brain Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Brain Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Central nervous system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Central nervous system Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Head Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Nervous system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
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